Zeiss Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope LSM file reader

Read image data from Zeiss LSM files

https://github.com/joe-of-all-trades/lsmread

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lsmread returns information and image data of a ZEISS lsm file.

Cite As

CY Y (2026). Zeiss Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope LSM file reader (https://github.com/joe-of-all-trades/lsmread), GitHub. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired by: LSM File Toolbox, tiffread2.m

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

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Version Published Release Notes Action
1.7.0.0

linked to github
Polished code and X, Y order swapped ( so image looks the same as you see on microscope )

1.6.0.0

Correct a mistake in Line 117 as pointed out by user Jeff EA
bug fix for non-rectangular images
Fixed X,Y dimension problem

1.5.0.0

Improved speed for 'InfoOnly' mode

1.4.0.0

Removal of unsupported license.

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